§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the London Boroughs' Association and the Greater London Council regarding the nature of single people who are homeless; and if he will make a statement on his plans for the building of hostels.
§ Mr. ChannonOur discussions have not isolated the specific question of the number of single people homeless in London: no reliable estimate would be possible.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Social Services and I have invited the London Boroughs' Association and the GLC to discuss with us, the proposal for single homeless people in the Working Party Report on London Homelessness, as soon as they have considered them.
The Government's recent White Paper announced new proposals for a grant for accommodation for single people. Details will shortly be worked out in consultation with local authorities and voluntary bodies concerned.